Meetings & Special Events

Host your event in a mission-driven venue

Located in the heart of downtown Santa Barbara’s ARTS District, The Hub offers nearly 5,000 square feet of innovative and collaborative space for gatherings of all kinds. When you book your meeting or event at The Hub, you support the Community Environmental Council’s work to implement rapid and equitable solutions to the climate crisis. Learn more about CEC.

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The Hub was the perfect venue for our department-wide breakfast and presentations. The staff accommodated our needs and made several recommendations that took our event to the next level. And the best part — our gathering supported the very sustainability and climate work we are both committed to.”

—Alelia Parenteau, City of Santa Barbara

Hosting an event at the Community Environmental Council’s Hub was a great experience from start to finish. The rental process was a breeze—Kathi was kind, organized, and extremely responsive anytime I had a question. The space itself is beautiful with lots of natural light, also flexible, and thoughtfully designed, making it easy to set up exactly what we needed.

Our attendees loved being in such an inspiring and welcoming environment, right in the heart of Santa Barbara. It was especially meaningful to host our gathering in a space so deeply aligned with sustainable values—CEC’s commitment to the environment is evident in every aspect of The Hub. I highly recommend hosting your event there. We will be back!"

—Lauren Lafferty, Women’s Economic Ventures

Working with Kathi and the CEC team has been one of the most enjoyable and easy experiences I've had in my career as an event manager. They are quick to respond and very happy to work with me on tailoring a solution to my needs. The space at The Hub is awesome and we were able to customize it to be used for open work spaces, sessions and a team building activity for our company's kickoff event for the year. We enjoyed the experience so much that we are back for round two this year!”

— Brittany Clark, Theta Lake

The Santa Barbara Symphony has utilized CEC's The Hub several times for our larger post-concert receptions. Our donors, patrons, and musicians love it! The location couldn't be better, the staff is extremely easy to work with, the venue is set up with everything you need: a bar, refrigerator, tables, chairs, mic, etc. It's a comfortable environment for our guests, and the value is unbeatable!"

—Juli Askew, The Santa Barbara Symphony

ENTIRE VENUE

Includes the entry way, Hal Conklin Community Room, Patricia Bragg Foundation Atrium, communal kitchen, and patio. (Note: The Hub is a co-working space subject to foot traffic during business hours)

  • Capacity: 75-90 seated or 150 standing

  • Use of existing furniture and WiFi 

  • Projector & 278" Screen

  • Podium

  • Kitchen

  • ADA accessible

  • $700/hour 

  • $350/hour for nonprofits, B corps, educational institutions, and government agencies ($2,100 for full day)

  • Cleaning and/or after-hours staffing fee may apply

PATRICIA BRAGG FOUNDATION ATRIUM

The Patricia Bragg Foundation Atrium, which boasts high ceilings and plenty of natural light, provides a beautiful space for galas, banquets, expos, and private parties.

  • Capacity: 75 seated or 120 standing

  • Use of existing furniture and WiFi

  • Projector & 278" Screen

  • Podium

  • Kitchen

  • Cocktail Tables

  • ADA accessible

  • $450/hour

  • $225/hour for nonprofits, B corps, educational institutions, and government agencies ($1,350 for full day)

  • Cleaning and/or after-hours staffing fee may apply

HAL CONKLIN COMMUNITY ROOM

The Hal Conklin Community Room is a flexible space designed to host meetings, lectures, and workshops in various configurations.

  • Capacity: conference 28, classroom 24, lecture 35

  • Use of existing furniture and WiFi

  • Option to break up space into three smaller spaces

  • Monitors and Sonos sound system

  • Podium

  • Kitchen

  • ADA accessible

  • $300/hour

  • $150/hour for nonprofits, B corps, educational institutions, and government agencies ($900 for full day)

  • Cleaning and/or after-hours staffing fee may apply

HAL CONKLIN COMMUNITY ROOM - A

One third of the Hal Conklin Community Room, an ideal space for smaller meetings and gatherings.

  • Capacity: 10

  • Conference style tables with chairs

  • WiFi

  • Monitors and Sonos sound system

  • Kitchen

  • ADA accessible

  • $125/hour

  • $60/hour for nonprofits, B corps, educational institutions, and government agencies ($360 for full day)

  • Cleaning and/or after-hours staffing fee may apply

HAL CONKLIN COMMUNITY ROOM - B and C

Two thirds of the Hal Conklin Community Room, an ideal space for smaller meetings and gatherings.

  • Capacity: 20

  • Conference style tables with chairs

  • WiFi

  • Monitors and Sonos sound system

  • Kitchen

  • ADA accessible

  • $250/hour

  • $120/hour for nonprofits, B corps, educational institutions, and government agencies ($720 for full day)

  • Cleaning and/or after-hours staffing fee may apply

The Hub is a beautiful space backed up by a great mission. The space was perfect for our group. The A/V is top of the line, and the space and technology leave a great impression. Kathi was instrumental in our events going so smoothly from booking to the event day.

KATHRYN WHITTEN
CrossnoKaye, Inc.